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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Rear Differential Bearings - Need Input #783370 01/25/07 07:51 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Buffalo, NY 4barrel OP Getting the Wheeling Fever My rear differential pinon bearing seal is leaking. My mechanic took it apart and indicated that I could get away with a new seal and a new yolk (the old seal had worn down the sleeve of the yolk), but to be certain the bearings are OK, he would need to dismantle the diff to inspect and replace... a much more $$$$ job. My runner has 122K on it. Can anyone give me input - should I have the rear bearings replaced, or can I get away with just a new seal? 1999 SR5 V6 4WD Addcos, Bilsteins, Detroit Truetrac, Amsoil, etc... Re: Rear Differential Bearings - Need Input [Re: 4barrel] #783371 01/26/07 09:27 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator Replace the seal and save up for an overhaul. Another thing you *might* be able to do is to take a sample of your gear oil and get it tested for metals; that points to worn parts. My plugged nickels enyhoo. I've had to defer stuff before for lack of money; just don't let it bite you in the rear...so to speak. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" /> http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Moderated by  4x4Wire, Adam F, Dandeman, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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